A 50-year-old man with moderate chronic pain is on codeine. He reports limited pain relief and constipation. According to BNF guidance, which strong o...

Question

A 50-year-old man with moderate chronic pain is on codeine. He reports limited pain relief and constipation. According to BNF guidance, which strong opioid is the next step if pain remains poorly controlled?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Tramadol

Answer

Fentanyl patch

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Paracetamol

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Ibuprofen

MCQ (SBA): Chronic pain

A 50-year-old man with moderate chronic pain is on codeine. He reports limited pain relief and constipation. According to BNF guidance, which strong opioid is the next step if pain remains poorly controlled?